We are seeking an experienced and motivated Childcare Manager to lead the development, delivery and strategic oversight of childcare provision across Torfaen. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional to shape high quality early years and childcare services that improve outcomes for children and families.
We are looking for a candidate who brings strong leadership, excellent knowledge of early years\/childcare legislation and high-level organisational skills with the following essential skills:
- QTS degree\/graduate-level qualification.
- Thorough understanding of childcare quality, the Childcare Act 2006, Flying Start and early years initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of child development and play.
- Experience of leading or managing early years, childcare or education programmes.
- Experience of managing budgets, grants and writing action plans.
You will lead the strategic development of childcare across the county borough, ensuring sufficient, high quality, affordable and accessible childcare to meet statutory duties under the Childcare Act 2006. This includes leading key programmes such as:
- Flying Start childcare provision
- The 30‑hour Funded Childcare Offer
- Welsh Government two-year-old expansion programme
- Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA)
- Capital and small grant childcare funding
- Family Information Service (FIS) delivery and development
The role includes line management of the Early Years Lead Advisory Teacher, Family Information Service Team Leader, Capital Coordinator, and Childcare Offer ALN Support Officer.
As the Childcare Manager, you will act as the Responsible Individual for Torfaen's local authority Flying Start childcare settings, ensuring full compliance with CIW requirements, including inspections, SASS returns, policies and procedures.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Charlotte Dickens, Early Years Manager,
Charlotte.dickens@torfaen.gov.ukThis post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.
You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.
